Summer 2026 Industrial Placement (Optics & Machine Learning)

Introduction

We drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and Multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow

Internship Experience

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement

Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and test numerical models to improve existing software functionality and add new capabilities in optics simulation.
• Develop and apply machine learning models to analyze and predict optical phenomena based on datasets from simulations.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate machine learning techniques with traditional computational physics methods (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, geometric ray tracing).
• Analyze and enhance software functionality using Zemax OpticStudio Application Programming Interface (ZOS-API) and Python.
• Identify improvements to Zemax OpticStudio's performance and capabilities through active use and testing.
• Work under the general supervision of a development lead or manager, contributing to a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Need

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Key Program Facts

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